LEADING LADY Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

leading lady

noun

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Recent Examples of leading lady In the film series, Jacob was also vying for the heart of leading lady Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart). —

Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026 The 68-team extravaganza that some consider the best three weeks in American sports is missing its leading lady. —

Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026 This comes as The Bachelorette was meant to have a triumphant return this year after being parked last year with a big star as the leading lady for the first time. —

Peter White, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026 In truth, this sociopathic leading lady should be unlikeable. —

Rebecca Cope, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for leading lady

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leading man

Noun

In the 20th century dozens of movies chronicled their adventures, with each era casting its leading man as the noble, brave and loyal, leading musketeer.

— Eleanor Beardsley, NPR, 30 Mar. 2026
Chinese American actor Wang, however, reaffirms his leading man capabilities in a teen comedy that’s all about embracing the awkwardness of high school.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 23 Mar. 2026